Broadwind is a large-scale manufacturing partner known for taking on oversized, demanding industrial work, with Brad Foote Gearing bringing more than 100 years of experience to the company. Its teams serve OEMs and critical industries by producing heavy fabrications and related equipment designed for harsh operating environments.
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Broadwind IncBroadwind Inc. is a diversified manufacturer of large-scale industrial equipment and components, including precision gears and gearboxes made by its Brad Foote Gearing team. Brad Foote has more than a century of gearing experience and was the first U.S.-based gear manufacturer to be ISO 9001 certified; Broadwind serves demanding industrial customers from facilities across North America.PITTSBURGH, PA
GearTec, IncFounded in 1987, Willoughby’s GearTec makes large custom industrial gears and provides in-house machining, reverse engineering, and gearbox repair for heavy equipment. Its shop handles gears up to 96 inches in diameter and shafts nearly 17 feet long, while its Triple A division adds large-capacity machining, fabrication, and assembly. GearTec is part of United Stars Inc., is made-in-America, and holds ISO 9001:2015 certification.WILLOUGHBY, OH
Brilex Technical Solutions, LLCBrilex Technical Solutions, LLC engineers and manufactures heavy industrial equipment, from steel-mill material-handling systems and metal shredders to extrusion-press equipment and custom turntables. Based in Youngstown, the company works exclusively with sister company Brilex Industries for in-house manufacturing, linking engineering and production across three facilities with more than 300,000 square feet of heavy manufacturing space. Its team brings more than 30 years of experience to scrap recycling and heavy-press work, with a specialty in custom equipment, rebuilds, and upgrades for demanding industrial environments.YOUNGSTOWN, OH
Kiefer Tool & Mold, IncSince 1965, Cleveland-based Kiefer Tool & Mold has machined, fabricated and repaired the oversized industrial parts and equipment that smaller shops cannot handle. Its 36,000-square-foot facility works on components weighing up to 100 tons, including custom hydraulic cylinders and press components, while also providing field inspections and emergency equipment repairs. After more than 50 years and three generations in business, Kiefer stands behind its workmanship with in-house inspection and testing.CLEVELAND, OH